Director of Product, Marketplace

Director of Product, Marketplace

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Job ID

10135759

Location

San Francisco, California, United States / Glendale, California, United States

Business

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Date posted

Nov. 13, 2025

Job Summary :

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses.We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why we think you'd love working here :

Building the future of Disney's media : Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach, Scale & Impact : More than ever, Disney's technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans connections with the company's brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News...and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.

Innovation : We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Commerce, Data & Identity (CDI) provides the core product management functions for areas crucial to Disney's media businesses. These include initiatives and products that power digital commerce, identity, and growth, as well as those that reach uniquely across The Walt Disney Company enterprise, such as messaging and privacy, among others. Additionally, it is responsible for the data engineering, science, and products for Disney Entertainment & ESPN, along with their interconnection with other parts of The Walt Disney Company.

About the Role

We are looking for an impact-oriented Director of Product, Marketplace to lead the strategy, vision, and execution of our growing and dynamic global marketplace ecosystem across our various brands. This senior role will own the product portfolio across bundles, add-ons, and DTC partner integrations, building a dynamic ecosystem that drives customer value, partner success, and business growth.

You will lead and mentor a team of product managers, set a bold vision for how our marketplace evolves, and work closely with engineering, design, data, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions. This is a pivotal leadership role with high visibility and influence across the company.

Responsibilities

Set Product Vision & Strategy : Define and communicate a compelling product vision for our marketplace ecosystem, including DTC bundles and add-ons, spanning our brands.

Drive Rapid Execution : Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle—from discovery to launch—ensuring delivery of high-quality, impactful marketplace experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Lead & Develop Team : Manage and mentor product managers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.

Ecosystem Thinking : Understand and optimize complex ecosystems, balancing the incentives and needs of customers, partners, and the business.

Cross-Functional Leadership : Partner with other product teams, engineering, design, data, marketing, and business development to align roadmaps and deliver seamless customer experiences.

Growth & Impact : Use data and experimentation to drive adoption, engagement, and monetization within the marketplace.

Platform Mindset : Leverage and influence platform capabilities to scale marketplace offerings efficiently.

Basic Qualifications

12+ years of product management experience, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role managing and scaling PM teams.

Bachelor's degree

Proven track record of building and growing marketplace ecosystems, ideally including bundles, add-ons, or partner-driven models.

Strong growth mindset with the ability to set ambitious goals, learn quickly, and adapt strategies to drive measurable impact.

Deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, incentives, and ecosystem complexity.

Technical aptitude to engage effectively with engineering and understand platform architecture.

Experience in entertainment, media, or adjacent industries strongly preferred.

Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Data-driven decision-making skills with comfort in ambiguity and complexity.

Why Join Us

Lead a critical product domain with massive potential for impact.

Shape the future of a marketplace ecosystem at the intersection of entertainment and technology.

Work with a talented, passionate team that values creativity, growth, and bold ideas.

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The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $227,200 to $304,700 per year, and in Glendale, CA is $207,400 to $278,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology :

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.

About The Walt Disney Company :

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments : Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology .

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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